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Books > Christianity > The Bible
Eldon Jay Epp's second volume of collected essays consists of
articles previously published during 2006-2017. All treat aspects
of the New Testament textual criticism, but focus on historical and
methodological issues relevant to constructing the earliest
attainable text of New Testament writings. More specific emphasis
falls upon the nature of textual transmission and the text-critical
process, and heavily on the criteria employed in establishing that
earliest available text. Moreover, textual grouping is examined at
length, and prominent is the current approach to textual variants
not approved for the constructed text, for they have stories to
tell regarding theological, ethical, and real-life issues as the
early Christian churches sought to work out their own status,
practices, and destiny.
Ephesians presents readers with a volatile mix of assurance,
exhilarating worship, and forceful exhortation-a bracing challenge
to today's church. The letter convinces Thomas R. Yoder Neufeld
that the grace-gift of faithfulness leads to worship. Power, peace,
and new creation are gifts of grace equipping the church to
participate in God's reconciling embrace.This commentary guides
readers to a life-changing encounter with Ephesians, probing
interpretations, refreshing Christian teaching, and calling
everyone to "walk" accordingly, with a song in heart and throat.
402 Pages.
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